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   DavidGenrich | Dec 05, 2006 10:11pm | #1

   Based on the feedback that I have received on another wood working forum (http://www.sawmillcreek.org/), I think the Central Machinery Sander from Harbor Frieght is out.  Seems like these two sanders are better, and in the same price range:

   Grizzly G1014Z Combination Sander 6" x 48" Belt 9" Disc Z Series
   Price: $275.00
   http://www.amazon.com/Grizzly-G1014Z-Combination-Sander-Belt/dp/B0000DD0AK/sr=11-1/qid=1165345367/ref=sr_11_1/105-7631358-2659634

   Delta 31-695 6-Inch/9-Inch 1 Horsepower Open Stand Belt/Disc Sander
   Price: $179.01
   http://www.amazon.com/Delta-31-695-6-Inch-Horsepower-120-Volt/dp/B00002236D/sr=8-1/qid=1165345502/ref=sr_1_1/105-7631358-2659634?ie=UTF8&s=hi

   I am just not sure which one is better?  Suggestions, comments, and help all welcome.

   Thanks,
   David Genrich

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   highfigh | Dec 06, 2006 06:57am | #2

   The Delta is pretty weak. I used one a while back and we bought it new but it was definitely not what I would buy. It wasn't on a stand but it was a dog. What will you use more- the disc or the belt? The 6"x48" is a lot more substantial and the 9" disc is a lot more useful. The fact that the 9" is on that one is an indication that it's more powerful. If you think that you'll use the disc a lot more, I would think about getting a separate disc and belt sander. I have been looking at the 12" disc at HF but they never seem to have it in stock and I think I want to try it before I buy one. I have their 2HP dust collector and it works well. I think they should have included nylock nuts instead of the ones it came with, though. The others keep loosening and falling off but that's easy enough to remedy. Other than that, I like it.
   "I cut this piece four times and it's still too short."